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Towards Circular Material Futures: Development of innovative solutions to recycling and re-purposing existing pre-farm gate waste

Plastics and limited quantities of mixed general waste can be effectively repurposed into new products for the built environment through additive manufacturing. Plastics and hard waste have multiple pathways for providing a new useful life: upcycling, downcycling, and energy extraction. This project collects and proposes the most promising options for pre-farm gate waste to find a new useful life in on-farm and commercial products. Example products include building and architectural materials as well as consumer products. The proposed options are sourced from proven research around the globe and consider the economic, environmental, and social impacts to provide a holistic solution the suits modern agribusinesses in Australia. 

Project date

30 May 2021-27 Jan 2022
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Principal investigator

Lee Clemon

Project funded by

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Cereal grains Cross industry Essential oils Fruits Game Honey bees Nuts Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Poultry Pulse grains

AgriFutures Australia

AgriFutures Australia proudly focuses on building a rich future for Australian agriculture. We live and work in the regions and …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

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Sustainabilities

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